FHI 360 is seeking applications for the position of Principal Investigator (PI) for an anticipated five-year USG funded HIV services and related health systems activity in Zambia. The primary goal of the Activity aims to sustain HIV services by strengthening government-led, cost-effective health systems. It supports evidence-based HIV treatment, laboratory services, adherence, and retention, alongside health systems strengthening focused on sustainability, monitoring systems, and the health workforce.
PIleads the project and is responsible for achieving the projectโs vision and strategy, directing the project technical team, and managing critical relationships with national and international partners and other key stakeholders. Incumbent has overall programmatic and fiscal responsibility for the project, including achieving project results, effectively communicating accomplishments, making financial reports, and ensuring compliance with all US government and the organizationโs regulations.
Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project, and the selection of the final applicant is subject to USG approval.
Accountabilities:
The PI will provide overall technical and administrative leadership and expertise for the project.
Will be responsible for the overall management and implementation of the project and will serve as the primary liaison with CDC on management and technical matters.
Serve as the primary liaison with Government of Zambiaโs Ministry of Health and other relevant government agencies on coordination and alignment of project activities with national nd as the primary liaison with Government of Zambiaโs Ministry of Health and other relevant government agencies on coordination and alignment of project activities with national public health priorities and goals.
Ensure that the project meets stated goals, outcomes, benchmarks, and reporting requirements within the approved budget parameters.
Promote the use of recognized evidence-based tools and promising innovations in HIV management to strengthen the capacities of health practitioners.
Take a leadership role in coordination with relevant key stakeholders, including partners, government stakeholders, CDC, and other donor projects.
Manage and coordinate the implementation of activities across project partners, ensuring successful integration of activities.
Oversee project planning (i.e., development of work plans and project budget), monitoring and reporting (i.e., review and approve periodic budgets and technical and financial reports) in accordance with CDCโs standards and FHI360โs policies.
Provide strategic management and oversight of the projectโs subaward portfolio.
Ensure compliance with relevant rules, regulations and policies of the US and Zambia governments and FHI 360.
Lead performance management of direct reports.
Responsible for creating, promoting, and maintaining safe and equitable work environments for all personnel, including a harassment- and violence-free work culture, and systems for safeguarding project participants.
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